
Surgery 101 · May 13 · 15 min
447. Surgical Management of Rectal Cancer - Part 2
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After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to:
1. Describe the anatomy and blood supply of the distal colon and rectum.
2. List what is resected and what is reconnected during a low anterior resection.
3. Describe the major differences between a low anterior resection and an abdominoperineal resection, and the indications for each.
4. Outline risk factors for anastomotic leak after a low anterior resection.





